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COLUMBUS- State Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund for the March 15 primary election. The NRA-PVF has given Senator Obhof a grade of “A+” – the highest ranking that a state legislator can receive – for his efforts to protect Ohioans’ Second Amendment rights.

“I am proud to have the endorsement of the NRA Political Victory Fund,” said Obhof. “I have staunchly defended the Second Amendment freedoms of law-abiding gun owners, hunters and sportsmen in Ohio, and I will remain a strong voice of in support of the Right to Bear Arms.”

Senator Obhof has co-sponsored several bills expanding concealed carry locations and improving Ohio’s reciprocity with other states for concealed carry license holders. Last year, following the terrorist attack at a military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Senator Obhof worked with the Governor’s office to ensure that Ohio’s military men and women are allowed to carry at Ohio’s National Guard facilities, including recruiting centers.

As a member of the Ohio Senate, Larry Obhof has also focused on improving Ohio’s economy and lowering taxes, including eliminating the Death Tax and supporting across-the-board income tax cuts for all Ohio taxpayers. Senator Obhof has received numerous honors or awards in recognition of his legislative efforts, including being named “Watchdog of the Treasury” by the United Conservatives of Ohio and “Friend of Agriculture” by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. On two occasions, Obhof was named “Defender of Liberty” by the American Conservative Union for earning a perfect score in the organization’s state legislative rankings.

Senator Obhof resides in Medina with his wife Nicole and their three daughters.

COLUMBUS- State Senator Larry Obhof (R-Medina) was endorsed today by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPAC) for the March 15 primary election.

“I am proud to have the support of Ohio’s job creators,” said Obhof. “Over the past five years I have worked hard to improve our economy and get Ohioans back to work -- and it is working. Jobs numbers are up, and unemployment is down, but that's just the start. We need to build on this momentum and keep Ohio moving in the right direction."

The OCCPAC evaluates a candidate’s commitment to improving Ohio’s business climate based upon their legislative voting record, an issue questionnaire, personal meetings with candidates, and input from local business leaders.

As a member of the Ohio Senate, Larry Obhof has focused on improving Ohio’s economy and lowering taxes, including repealing the death tax and supporting across-the-board income tax cuts for all Ohio taxpayers. In total, Senator Obhof has supported $5 billion in tax cuts -- among the largest in the country. During that span Ohio has added 400,000 jobs and has seen its unemployment rate fall by nearly half. In 2013, Senator Obhof was named the "Guardian of Small Business" by NFIB Ohio in recognition of his efforts to improve Ohio's economy.

Senator Obhof resides in Medina with his wife Nicole and their three daughters.

“The March 2016 primary is critical for Ohio’s pro-life movement as we must retain, advance and promote those candidates for office who best exemplify our life-saving mission,” said Stephanie Ranade Krider, executive director of Ohio Right to Life in a news release Tuesday. “After weeks of screening and interviewing candidates, the Ohio Right to Life PAC strongly encourages pro-life Ohio to vote for these men and women.”